GX900QPPS2 Whirlpool Trash Compactor - Instructions
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- Customer:
- William from Jacksonville, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP777811
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Drive motor would not turn off after completing cycle
Pull unit from under counter (Held in place with 2 screws) Use nut driver to remove top and front panel. (I didn't remove the control panel from the front panel which probably made access more difficult) Locate the directional switch near the top of the unit and remove two screws, being careful not to lose a small metal plate into which the screws thread (similar to a Tinneman nut). I moved the wires one at a time from the old switch to the new as I am color blind and have trouble with wire colors. Fit the new switch in place, being sure the switch lever is positioned against the metal tab that operates it. Screw the switch in place and then reassemble the compactor.
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- Customer:
- Charles from Goshen, KY
- Parts Used:
- 882699
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Broken plastic drive gear
Very simple, changed the gear, adjusted the drive and tested. Very straight forward.
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- Customer:
- Judy from Bakersfield, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP9872040B
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
broken handle
removed old handle by removing screws - installed new handle by inserting screws in same in same location as those removed
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- Customer:
- BRUCE from CASPER, WY
- Parts Used:
- WP777811
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
compactor will not stop when compaction complete on top cycle
take 2 screws out on top cover with key switch. remove two screw holding directional switch. remove wires, one at a time, and place on the new switch. put new switch in place with two screws. put front cover on with two screws and test. works like a charm.
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- Customer:
- John from Pine Bluff, AR
- Parts Used:
- W10813586
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
The machine would not shut off
A trash compactor is a very simple machine. Basically there are two parts that could cause the problem of the machine not shutting off at the end of the cycle. The limit switch which was listed as the most likely cause and the momentary contact switch, if fused would cause the same problem. I first replaced the limit switch and to my dismay, the problem continued which meant the contact switch was at fault. The switch unit is easy to get too, First remove the two screws securing the front panel to the machine. Then transfer the wires from the old switch to the new. Remove two screws which secure the switch unit to the front and discard the old switch. Reassemble the unit in the reverse order and plug the unit back into the wall. Works perfectly!
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- Customer:
- RICHARD from GILFORD, NH
- Parts Used:
- W10813586
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Lock Switch Broken
Removed unit, put in new one.
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- Customer:
- Walter from San Rafael, CA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10242557
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
I changed the front panels from the original beige to stainless steel
The repair was a breeze, a piece of cake, a walk in the park, a day at the beach. The part arrived quickly and installation was fast and simple. A week earlier I had the misfortune of ordering these parts from another supplier. One of the parts obviously was not correct, so I called customer service. Although the operator was polite, she insisted that the part I received was the right one (even though it was 2 inches too narrow). I looked up the part at PartSelect.com and ordered it. It arrived the following day, and fit perfectly. Thanks, PartSelect.com.
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- Customer:
- Nancy from Sumrall, MS
- Parts Used:
- 9872040T
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
broken handle
Removed the old handle and replaced with the new one. Fit perfectly and was very easy! Also, I received the part much more quickly than I expected! Thanks!!!
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- Customer:
- Steven from Elk Creek, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP9870444
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The panel got bent
Took the bent one out, put the new one in. The repair was not the story, the story was that we ordered the part on Monday afternoon and it was delivered on Tuesday! And the shipping was less than $8.00. Fresno to Elk Creek in less than 24 hours for that price was amazing!
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- Customer:
- Fred from Belmont, NH
- Parts Used:
- 882699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
20+ plactic gears striped them selfs who da thunk
took longer to pull it out and put it backunder the counter then to pull the panel take the chane gear & drive gear off and put it back together
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- Customer:
- Myles from Jackson, NH
- Parts Used:
- 13030RP
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
compactor was crushing the bag holder
easy ... got the new bag holder and replaced old one. the impressive part of the process is how easy it was to get the part info from partselect website. could have spun my wheels a lot without that.
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- Customer:
- jeff from lincoln, AR
- Parts Used:
- 882699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
stripped pinion gear
I took the hex screws out with a nut driver and then punched out the role pin in the pinion gear (the little gear) and replaced it along with the large gear, less than 15 minutes. I was surprised how fast (day and a half) the parts were here.
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No problem, simple and stright forward
Placed the new insert onto the escutcheon, removed two screws holding the old escutcheon, removed two additional screw holding the switch panel onto the escutcheon, placed the switch panel onto the new escutcheon, and attached the new escutcheon onto the trash compactor.
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- Customer:
- Gerald from Wickenburg, AZ
- Parts Used:
- WP777811
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Unit cycled when on switch operated and would not stop until Off switch was activated.
Replaced the limit switch. This did not alter the problem. Took off the On/Off/Start switch and dissasembled. I found the the Start switch was stuck in the on position. I reassembled the switch mechanism assuring that the Red "ON" indicator moldings were correctly positioned and reassembled everything. The Compactor now works properly. Need to add "Check the Start switch" to diagnosis.
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- Customer:
- Joseph N from Wheaton, IL
- Parts Used:
- 882699
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Ram was stuck in the down position
changed out the big gear that was broken
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